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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 17, 1987 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 1987 - 6:30 P.M. 'The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Father David Granadino of the St Frances of Rome Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT 11 City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Director of Human Resources Sadler, Director of Utilities Hsu, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Associate City Planner Watrous, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 15 was approved by motion of Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Items F-3 and F-12 which were approved as amended, and Item F-13 which was considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also present Ceremonial Consent Cal. appvd. F-3&12 amended,F-13 Special Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1987 Min appvd were approved as written. 2. The California Energy Commission has approved the CEC audit City's application for an Energy Audit of City buildings. The audit will identify basic energy conservation measures as well as more complex energy conservation measures. Prior to the commencement of ' audit, a resolution authorizing the CEC to perform said work is needed. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8177 AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION TO CEC audit CONDUCT AN ENERGY AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA. 3. Resignations for purpose of retirement were accepted Retirement from Albert Jablonski, Water Utility Worker, effective A.Jablonski March 6, 1987 and Thomas Martinez, Water Utility T. Martinez Worker, effective March 27, 1987. Further that resolutions be prepared for presentation at a later date. 4. Employee step increase/permanent status recommenda- tions were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE K. Harris Step 3 02/19/87 E. Grijalva PermStat 01/07/87 J. Row PermStat 02/04/87 T. Billingsley Step 3 02/06/87 ' J. Collins PermStat/Step 4 02/09/87 T. Harrington Step 4 02/06/87 M. Walters PermStat 01/31/87 5. The appointment of Steven L. Carr to the position of Reserve Police Officer, effective February 23, 1987, was approved. 6. The appointment of Ana Maria Penaloza to the position of Community Service Officer, effective February 23, 1987, was approved. 7. The appointment of Monica Orta to the position of Police Clerk II, effective February 23, 1987, was approved. 8. The appointment of Xavier Torres to the position of Police Cadet, effective February 23, 1987, was approved contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation. 9. Plans and specifications were approved for Project No. 725, Landscape and Irrigation improvements on Gladstone Avenue, and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 10. City Treasurer's Financial Statement, showing a balance of $8,838,857.37, as of January 31, 1987, was received and filed. 11. The firm of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc., was selected as Civil Engineering Consultant for the preparation of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Community Development Block Grant Program water line projects. Eleven quotations .were received and four firms were selected based on experience, qualifications of personnel, ability and familiarity with Caltrans permit procedures and federally funded projects. They were: James Montgomery, Inc., Jaykim Engineers, Inc., Willdan Associates and Boyle Engineering. James Montgomery was selected, due to lowest quotation of $24,900.00. Staff was further directed to develop a contract which complies with CDBG guidelines for review by the City Attorney and ultimately executed by the Mayor. 12. The designation of Maryland National Leasing Corporation was approved for 1986-87 equipment lease purchase agreement and previous Council approval of Sanwa Bank for these services was rescinded. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN EQUIPMENT LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MARYLAND NATIONAL LEASING CORPORATION, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. 3a3 Emp step raise/perm status Appt S.Carr Appt A. M. Penaloza Appt M. Orta Appt X. Torres Plans & specs appvd Proj.725 City Treas. Fin. stment Civil Eng. Consultant water line projects CDBG J.Montgomery Rescind lease purch agmt w/Sanwa Bank & appv Maryland Nat. Leasing Res. #8178 appvng agent 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8179 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 02/17/87 PAGE TWO 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:40 P.M. ITHE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:53 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE Res. #8180 Warrants Adj to CRA Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./SpecReso Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed extension of moratorium of Pub Hrg land use entitlements for all multi -family residential, with moratorium certain exceptions, fortparcels within the City generally multi -family bounded by First Street on the south,Foothill Blvd. on the res. north, San Gabriel Avenue on the west and Pasadena Avenue on the east. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 10th and 13th, 1987. Testimony was received from staff. Testimony Mike Falletta, Planning Commissioner addressed the Council and advised that the Planning Commission had taken into consideration to develop standards for the city over-all and not just the specific areas as outlined in the moratorium. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council in favor of said moratorium and felt that it was long over due. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Cook offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: 02/17/87 PAGE THREE AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg. Ord. AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF #2344 LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, WITH extending CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, FOR PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA moratorium GENERALLY BOUNDED BY FIRST STREET ON THE SOUTH, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ON THE NORTH, SAN GABRIEL AVENUE ON THE WEST, AND PASADENA AVENUE ON THE EAST. 'Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Rdg waived unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta that Ord adopted Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 02/17/87 PAGE THREE It was consensus of Council that staff investigate procedures used by surrounding cities with regard to multi- family parcels. 397 Procedures used by other cities PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed extension of moratorium of Pub Hrg land use entitlements for all uses involving mini -malls, as moratorium defined, with certain limited exceptions, within the City. mini -malls The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 10th and 13th, 1987. Testimony was received from staff. Testimony Mr. Mike Falletta, Planning Commissioner addressed the Council and advised that the Planning Commission had held a hearing on this matter and developed standards for such proposed shopping areas and it was his hope that Council did not mean to deter new businesses from coming into Azusa, but to establish criteria for parking, landscaping, etc. for these mini -malls. Mr. Sapra, of Sapra Associates, addressed Council requesting that the moratorium 'be -reconsidered. He felt that if quality standards were mandated for these developments, without waivers that the moratorium would not be needed. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Latta offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg. Ord. AZUSA ,EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF extending LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL USES INVOLVING MINI -MALLS, AS moratorium DEFINED, WITH CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rdg waived unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz that Ord failed Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE (Note: Urgency Ordinances require a 4/5 vote to be approved.) After much discussion, it was decided that the proposed Extend mora - moratorium be extended for a maximum of 90 days, to afford torium 90 the Planning Commission and the City Council to hold the days only necessary public hearings. Councilman Cruz then offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg. Ord. AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF #2345 LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL USES INVOLVING MINI -MALLS, AS extending DEFINED, WITH CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS WITHIN THE CITY, OF moratorium AZUSA. (90 days) Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and Rdg waived unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. 02/17/87 PAGE FOUR C Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 3,27 Ord. adopted PUBLIC HEARING - to receive testimony from property owners Pub Hrg having any objections to the abatement of weeds, rubbish, weed abate - brush, refuse and dirt upon or in front of property on ment certain streets in the City. All property owners involved were advised by mail of the notice to abate weeds, etc. The Mayor declared the affidavit of hearing published February 6, 1987. the Hearing open. proof of publication in the San Gabriel Testimony was received from staff. Testimony was solicited from the public, The City Clerk read of notice of said Valley Tribune on but none received. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that weed abatement for certain properties within the City of Azusa be confirmed and that authorization be given to the County Agricultural Department to abate the weeds on those properties as listed. (List of properties has been posted and a copy is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.) SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mr. Felix Alvarez, property owner at 780 N. Loren Avenue, addressed the Council with request for reconsideration of proposed civil injuction for abatement of the public nuisance at his property. He requested an additional 90 days to reconcile the problems. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call to grant Mr. Alvarez a 90 day extension to abate the public nuisance at his property and that the civil injunction not be pursued at this time. Councilmembers Cook and Cruz dissenting. Hrg opened Testimony Hrg closed Auth LA County to abate weeds Special Call F. Alvarez req. exten- sion to abate & re- considera- tion of civ. injunction 90 day ex- tension appvd PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Ms. Valerie Flores was not in attendance to address the Staff to Council regarding improper home rehabilitation work review rehab performed at her residence of 239 N. Barbara. wrk Flores It was consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to staff for investigation and follow-up. Mr. Henry Birr addressed Council regarding permission to H.Birr req extend occupancy of trailer located on Community Garage extension property. to relocate trailer Code Enforcement Officer addressed the Council and advised that this matter is slated for a public nuisance hearing in the next few weeks and gave the Council some background regarding the problem. 02/17/87 S PAGE FIVE 33/ After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by 90 day . Councilwoman Avila that Mr. Birr be granted a 90 day extension extension with review every 30 days to ascertain progress of (failed) Mr. Birr in relocating said trailer. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES J. Lambrecht NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA thanks to Councilwoman Avila on their views of the Joint Powers ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Agreement with the City of Irwindale and also thanked w/Irwindale Moved by Mayor Moses that Mr. Birr be granted a 60 day 60 day extension to relocate his trailer. Motion died for the lack extension of a second. (died) Mr. Ronald Tressel addressed Council in objection to the R. Tressel proposed revision of Resolution No. 8160 amending the objections wording from 112/3 vote of the Council" to "a majority vote to prop of the Council." (This item appears under Other amendment Business/City Council) to Res.8160 Mr. Dan Gasparelli of Christopher Press addressed the D. Gaspa-. Council and advised that he was in a dilemma with regard to relli req redevelopment on Irwindale Avenue. At present, he was info -on considering expanding his business but was not sureand redevlpmnt requested that the City please advise him, by letter, what, if any, redevelopment would be started in that area. Mr. Richard Widman addressed Council regarding proposed R. Widman revision to Resolution No. 8160 and requested clarification req info on of the changes and was advised by the City Attorney that the Res 8160 proposed changes were to that specific resolution in two sections dealing with bringing the question debated by the Council to a vote, suspending further debate and also nlimiting the length of debate. All other matters dealing with public hearings, condemnation, etc., are mandated by State Law as to 2/3 vote. Mr. Roy Prittie addressed Council regarding the same issue R. Prittie and requested the rationale for these changes and was. req info advised by Councilman Latta that in the interest of on Res 8160 conducting City business in an orderly manner the proposed changes were recommended by him. Mr. John Lambrecht of Cardinal Church Furniture addressed J. Lambrecht Council and expressed his thanks to Mayor Moses and thanks to Councilwoman Avila on their views of the Joint Powers Cncl & JPA Agreement with the City of Irwindale and also thanked w/Irwindale Councilman Latta for attending a meeting with the property owners of that area to discuss mutual concerns regarding redevelopment. He felt that the businesses in that area would be hurt by redevelopment and that the City had much more to lose than gain by relocating these businesses. As Mr. Lambrecht had exhausted his five minutes time to Lambrecht speak, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman allowed to Avila and carried by roll call to allow him to continue to speak more speak to the Council. Councilman Cook dissenting. than 5 min. Mr. Lambrecht then apprised the Council that it was Req. to suggested that the Redevelopment Agency accept a petition, formulate soon to be presented, to allow the formulation of a Project PAC group Area Committee comprised of business owners on Irwindale Avenue/West end area. Mr. Mike Falletta then addressed the Council regarding the M. Falletta City's Centennial, and specifically, Heritage Night. This info on event is to be held in the new Senior Center Complex and he Centennial requested information from the Council/public regarding past civic leaders that were to be honored that evening, as well as the longest Azusa resident; 5 generation leg of a family tree and items to be placed in a proposed time capsule. 02/17/87 PAGE SIX OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to receive and file communication from Assemblywoman Sally Tanner regarding the creation of a San Gabriel County. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and carried by roll call that Resolution No. 8160 be amended to read a "majority vote" rather than 112/3 vote" in Section 6.D.l.b. and Section 6.D.l.c. as reported by the City Attorney during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda. Mayor Moses and Councilwoman Avila dissenting. 333 Oth Bus/Cncl Rec & file Comm. re: San Gab.County Res. 8160 amended to majority vote Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that Moses to the Mayor remain as the City's representative on the San rep City Gabriel Valley Consortium; further that the $250.00 payment Consortium for being a Director which the Mayor would receive, be (failed) donated to his favorite charity. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Cruz to carried by roll call that Councilman Cruz be appointed as a rep. City Director of the San Gabriel Valley Consortium, after the Consortium Mayor's term has expired in March. Mayor Moses and Councilwoman Avila dissenting. Proposed Ordinance regarding Joint Powers Agreement with the JPA Ord City of Irwindale for a hotel site as well as directing w/Irwindale staff to continue on-going discussions regarding Irwindale removed Avenue was removed from the Agenda, as the City of Irwindale frm Agenda withdrew their redevelopment offer to the.City. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and City to carried by roll call that the City purchase a 'prisoner of purch. POW war/missing in action' (POW/MIA) flag to be flown over City MIA flag Hall until all prisoners are accounted for. Councilman Latta abstaining. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Participate unanimously carried by roll call that the City contact w/LaPuente citizen group from La Puente and advise that we are POW/MIA interested in participating in their program which would be flag pgm to rotate a POW/MIA flag to be flown over various City Halls in the valley; further that they be invited to participate in the City of Azusa's flag raising ceremony. The City Administrator introduced Mr. Roy Bruckner, newly Intro Roy appointed Community Development Director to the Council and Bruckner the audience. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convened �OUNCIL AT 9:17 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8181 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess. THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 17, 1987, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a). 02/17/87 PAGE SEVEN 3 3.s Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Chairman/Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE IME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:18 P.M. Closed Sess. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 9:45 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Cook, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 P.M. TEXT RESOLUTION NO EXT ORDINANCE NO r-3 W. 2346 02/17/87 PAGE EIGHT , C Y CLERK TEXT RESOLUTION NO EXT ORDINANCE NO r-3 W. 2346 02/17/87 PAGE EIGHT